Lionel Messi made a high-profile appearance at Super Bowl LIX, held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, where the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Inter Miami captain arrived at the event accompanied by his children Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro, alongside teammates Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba.

After a stellar performance for Inter Miami, including two goals and an assist in their 5-0 victory over Deportivo Olimpia from Honduras, Messi immediately traveled to witness the NFL final. His presence had been a subject of speculation for weeks, with the NFL itself sharing images of his arrival at the stadium.

Dressed in a casual and relaxed attire, Messi enjoyed the game in the company of his closest circle. One notable detail was the choice of jerseys for his sons: Thiago sported Eagles colors, while Mateo and Ciro wore Patrick Mahomes' number 15 jersey for the Chiefs.

Messi's presence sparked a frenzy on social media, where fans praised his new haircut, dubbing it his "best aesthetic version" yet.

This isn't Messi's first involvement with the Super Bowl; in the previous edition, he appeared in a commercial for a brand of alcoholic beverages, showcasing his ball skills alongside figures like Jason Sudeikis and Dan Marino.

Thus, the World Cup champion continues to make waves at major U.S. sports events, solidifying his image as a global star beyond football.